My rabbit is scratching ears, shaking head, and has brown urine. Is he sick?

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My 16 month REW mini lop rabbit is displaying the following: scratching at both ears, shaking ears, grooming ears a lot, frequently biting cage bars and metal grille/ puppy pen at patio window, over grooming/biting fur on back end near tail. His urine is brown in colour but I have put him on extra vita as he wouldn’t eat his pellets ( am now soaking them and he is eating them) . Will not touch his hay much. Hair standing on end in head and rear. He seems fine in himself - is not lethargic. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 5 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Snowbow and including a photo. Scratching at the ears could be ear mites or an infection. Take a look inside of the ear to see if any accumulations, discharge, odor, blood. The discolored urine could be due to increased vitamin intake (B vitamins will often change the color of the urine). But he could also have a urinary tract infection. A veterinary visit is recommended for both conditions. Good luck.

My rabbit is scratching ears, shaking head, and has brown urine. Is he sick?

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